self-forgetful
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self–for·get·ful

adjective \-fər-ˈget-fəl\

Definition of SELF-FORGETFUL

: having or showing no thought of self or selfish interests
self–for·get·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
self–for·get·ful·ness noun

First Known Use of SELF-FORGETFUL

1822

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